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Re: Pitta Breaks Hand

Originally Posted by Benny8444

Not a huge blow. We have depth at the position and good thing it happened aug 1 so he should not miss to many games. My guess is he is back by week 2 or 4. No need to rush him back for week 3 if he does not play week 2 since its a short week. My guess is he either plays week 1 or sits till week 4. This is where depth comes in which we have. Can't wait to see if davon drew can play. He will get his shot now

I beg to differ. This hurts our depth tremendously. He was Flacco's go to guy on third down towards the end of last season. Now we are down to Dickinson and...and....you get the point.

Re: Pitta Breaks Hand

Originally Posted by wickedsolo

This is the most likely scenario IMO. Frankly, he should be there now anyway. He's better than any of the other tight ends fighting for the third spot.

Seriously, that was a great improvised play he was a part of for that early touchdown against Houston in the playoffs. Sure, he'd just be a camp body at this point but why not bring in one who's done something for this team instead of a washed up has-been.

Re: Pitta Breaks Hand

Originally Posted by GOTA

No way to know because a broken hand can mean anything. Until we get a more detailed report on the injury it's impossible to know how long he'll be out.

well, theyre taking an mri to confirm that it is broke. I think we can conclude its not a severe fracture by that alone. certainly isnt a compound fracture, which would be a bigger issue. it should fall anywhere between 4-8 weeks.

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Originally Posted by wickedsolo

He's having surgery this week to reset the bone properly. It really depends on which bone(s) and whether or not there was any soft tissue damage.

If it's not a bad break the swelling and bruising should go away in a few weeks and the bone should be pretty healed by September, but the pain will probably still be there.

I didnt hear that they had to reset it or do surgery, do you have a link.

if thats the case its certainly a bigger issue than i originally thought but seems about right with what youre saying.

Re: Pitta Breaks Hand

Originally Posted by JAB1985

well, theyre taking an mri to confirm that it is broke. I think we can conclude its not a severe fracture by that alone. certainly isnt a compound fracture, which would be a bigger issue. it should fall anywhere between 4-8 weeks.

EDIT

I didnt hear that they had to reset it or do surgery, do you have a link.

if thats the case its certainly a bigger issue than i originally thought but seems about right with what youre saying.

I swear I read it somewhere...

This is on br.com:

"It looks like he broke his hand,” Head Coach John Harbaugh said. "It looks like he’ll have to get it repaired in some form or fashion and he should be back for the first regular-season game. That’s very tentative, I’m very ahead of myself.”

Pitta will have an MRI on Tuesday to further assess the damage, and the Ravens will be able to tell more accurately at that point how much time he will miss.

Re: Pitta Breaks Hand

Originally Posted by Benny8444

Not a huge blow. We have depth at the position and good thing it happened aug 1 so he should not miss to many games. My guess is he is back by week 2 or 4. ,,, Can't wait to see if davon drew can play. He will get his shot now

Drew has had a couple seasons of "shot"... I'm not holding my breath. Veteran cast offs will become available if needed.

As for Dickson serving as depth for Pitta, he doesn't have nearly the groove w/ Joe that Pitta had by the end of last year. And so much for 2 TE sets. I agree a silver lining is the extra work Dickson will get w/ Joe this TC. Someone needs to step up as Mr. Security Blanket/Soft Hands. Maybe Doss can cross the middle? It was encouraging to see Ravens Insider report that Doss and Cary Williams nearly bumped titties on the sidelines. Tells me Cary is in fighting trim and hungry to keep his job, and that Doss may have a pulse after all.

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Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsiderTight end Dennis Pitta (broken hand) is still expected to return in time for the season opener (Sept. 10) against the Cincinnati Bengals
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32m Aaron Wilson ‏@RavensInsiderDennis Pitta did break his hand, tests confirmed, and is undergoing surgery today to repair the damage, according to a team source.
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Re: Pitta Breaks Hand

Can he give his other hand to Ed Dickson?

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